Safety issue

Safety issue description

V/Line did not have a documented detailed process for inhibiting and reinstating level crossing protection equipment.

Issue number RO-2018-015-SI-01
Issue owner V/Line
Transport function Rail: Passenger - regional
Issue status Closed – Adequately addressed
Date issue released 08/10/2019
Issue status justification

The ATSB is satisfied that the safety action taken by V/Line addresses the safety issue.

Safety action

Action type Proactive action
Action number Missing number
Organisation V/Line Pty Ltd
Action date 08/10/2019
Action description

V/Line has developed and issued new specific procedures related to the task of inhibiting and reinstating level crossing equipment and conducted training for relevant employees in these procedures.

Action status Closed